Following the recent parliamentary election in France, the results were met with a sense of relief by many voters from diverse backgrounds. The election outcome was seen as a rejection of xenophobic far-right forces and a celebration of the country's ethnic diversity.
The anti-immigration National Rally, which was expected to secure a majority in the National Assembly, ultimately came in third place after centrists and leftists formed alliances. Candidates in three-way races withdrew to support challengers with the best chance of defeating the far right.
